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WL56 AOM

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,136 mi
Last recorded130,136 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 AOM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 130,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 3 Nov 2020 130,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 30 Apr 2019 121,671 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arch's / chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

center exhaust heat-shield fixings perished

corrosion to areas of underside / rear floor / rear chassis legs

n/s/r and o/s/r sub-frame fixings ( washers ) corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

several small stone chips to windscreen

slight buckle to n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel rims

slight corrosion o/s/f engine mounting area ( chassis leg )

Fail 26 Apr 2019 121,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arch's / chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

center exhaust heat-shield fixings perished

corrosion to areas of underside / rear floor / rear chassis legs

n/s/r and o/s/r sub-frame fixings ( washers ) corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

several small stone chips to windscreen

slight buckle to n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel rims

slight corrosion o/s/f engine mounting area ( chassis leg )

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 106,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,508 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,263 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,007 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 72,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,411 miles

cut in outer wall of nearside rear tyre

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,696 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WL56 AOM is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL56 AOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WL56 AOM is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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